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Doctor Love


3 episodes


Full cast Crime and Mystery Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

Two true crime enthusiasts explore an old asylum case, digging up recordings, medical notes, and news clippings to discuss a patient's mystery illness and her doctor's infatuation with her. Daphne and Preston, the co-hosts of a true crime podcast, unearth the case of Doctor Love - psychiatrist Doctor Burnett - who, in the 1950s, kidnapped her patient - the previously unnamed Hazel - so they could run away together. They start by exploring the beginning of Doctor Burnett and Hazel’s time together, and Doctor Burnett trying to diagnose Hazel’s mysterious illness. As they continue meeting, Hazel and Doctor Burnett grow closer, eventually pursuing a romantic relationship in secret, with Daphne and Preston failing to interrogate the power dynamics involved. As Doctor Burnett and Hazel’s romance intensifies, their relationship is threatened by outside forces, and Daphne and Preston are forced to justify the lines Doctor Burnett is crossing to keep Hazel all to herself. Doctor Love contains mature themes, such as explorations of mental health, abuse, misogyny, and homophobia. Audience discretion is advised.


Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Full cast

Narrator: None

Genres: Crime and Mystery, Historical

Framing device: Show within a show

Soundscape: Sound effects & music

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Episodes:

Doctor Love Trailer

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Doctor Love premieres April 11th, 2025!

Two true crime enthusiasts as they explore an old asylum case, digging up recordings, medical notes, and news clippings to discuss a patient's mystery illness and her doctor's infatuation with her.

Find everything Doctor Love on our website - appoova.ca/porfolio/doctorlove

Follow us on social media, join the Discord server, and more - linktr.ee/appoova

CREDITS:

Written by: Maya Appavoo

Directed by: Maya Appavoo

Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo

Line Producer: Monica Gate

Daphne: Madeline Harsh

Preston: Jacob Martin

Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall

Hazel: Emily Lizotte

Additional voices by: Cleo Birch, Robert Wooldridge, Tyler Pasquarella, and Sarah McKinnon.

Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate

Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick

Sound Design by: Ace Luke

Composer: Ken Kosowick

Art Direction by: Maya Appavoo

Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)

Story Editor: Alex Clarke

Production Assistant: Aaron Moy

Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.

Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research.

Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.

Doctor Love is brought to you in part by the Edmonton Arts Council, the City of Edmonton, and listeners like you. Thank you.

Support Doctor Love by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/doctor-love

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Episode 1: The Doctor Is In

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Doctor Love - Episode 1: "The Doctor Is In"

For the first time, the "Doctor Love" case, known only by the most die-hard true crime junkies, is being dug up by Daphne and Preston, who are ready to reveal and discuss all the names and juicy details on their podcast.

Doctor Love takes place, in part, in 1950s Pennsylvania. The characters exist within a sexist and homophobic time period. Please note that Doctor Love contains misogyny, medical and emotional abuse, and homophobia. This episode also contains mild violence, medical neglect, and medical sedation. Audience discretion is advised.

Find everything Doctor Love on the show's website - appoova.ca/portfolio/doctorlove

For ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, visit our Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/appoovaproductions

Follow us on social media, join the Discord server, and more - linktr.ee/appoova

CREDITS:

Written by: Maya Appavoo

Directed by: Maya Appavoo

Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo

Line Producer: Monica Gate

Daphne: Madeline Harsh

Preston: Jacob Martin

Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall

Hazel: Emily Lizotte

Nurse Amelia: Cleo Birch

Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate

Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick

Sound Design by: Ace Luke

Composer: Ken Kosowick

Art Direction by: Maya Appavoo

Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)

Story Editor: Alex Clarke

Production Assistant: Aaron Moy

Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.

Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research. Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.

Looking to start your own audio drama? Use our referral code when you sign up for Pinecast for 40% off your first 4 months: r-efac5c.

Thank you to our sponsors for today's episode. You can find Alex Clarke at linktr.ee/comedywizard, and Ken Kosowick at linktr.ee/kenkosowick.

Doctor Love is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.

Thank you for listening.

Support Doctor Love by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/doctor-love

Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-efac5c for 40% off for 4 months, and support Doctor Love.

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Episode 2: Building Trust

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Doctor Love - Episode #2: "Building Trust"

While they listen to Dr. Burnett's sessions with Hazel, and her attempts to help Hazel during a depressive episode, Daphne and Preston theorize about Hazel's attachment style and feelings of trust and isolation.

Doctor Love takes place, in part, in 1950s Pennsylvania. The characters exist within a sexist and homophobic time period. Please note that Doctor Love contains misogyny, medical and emotional abuse, and homophobia. This episode also contains mentions of withdrawal symptoms, suicidal thoughts and symptoms of severe depression. Audience discretion is advised.

Find everything Doctor Love on the show's website - appoova.ca/portfolio/doctorlove

For exclusive bonus content, visit our Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/appoovaproductions

Follow us on social media, join the Discord server, and more - linktr.ee/appoova

CREDITS:

Written by: Maya Appavoo

Directed by: Maya Appavoo

Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo

Line Producer: Monica Gate

Daphne: Madeline Harsh

Preston: Jacob Martin

Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall

Hazel: Emily Lizotte

Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate

Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick

Sound Design by: Ace Luke

Composer: Ken Kosowick

Art Direction by: Maya Appavoo

Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)

Story Editor: Alex Clarke

Production Assistant: Aaron Moy

Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.

Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research. Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.

Looking to start your own audio drama? Use our referral code when you sign up for Pinecast for 40% off your first 4 months: r-efac5c.

Thank you to our sponsors for today's episode. You can find Milkfish wherever you stream your podcasts, and Lit Lantern Media at www.litlanternmedia.com/.

Doctor Love is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.

Thank you for listening.

Support Doctor Love by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/doctor-love

Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-efac5c for 40% off for 4 months, and support Doctor Love.

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